Abbotsford, VIC 3067 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Abbotsford is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3067, home to 9,088 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Yarra local government area and roughly 3 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$425 /wk
Population9,088
Median age33
Area1.7 km²
To CBD3 km
LGAYarra

Demographics

Population
9,088
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$2,197 /week
Median personal income
$1,354 /week
Median family income
$3,024 /week
Average household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Yarra
Statistical region (SA4)
Melbourne - Inner
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Melbourne
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$425 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Abbotsford Primary School Primary · Government
  • Sophia Mundi Steiner School Other · Independent
  • Collingwood College Other · Government
  • St Joseph's School Primary · Catholic
  • Richmond West Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 metro stops, 2 tram stops, 22 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 8 metro stops, 39 tram stops, 52 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Nicholson St/Johnston St bus · 351 m
  • Trenerry Cres/Johnston St bus · 359 m
  • Collingwood Station metro · 402 m
  • Clarke St/Johnston St bus · 436 m
  • Lennox St/Victoria St #20 tram · 752 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 92 cafés
  • 168 restaurants
  • 104 pubs and bars
  • 91 parks and reserves
  • 18 gyms and fitness centres
  • 5 libraries
  • 22 supermarkets
  • 50 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 648 mm
  • Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 2.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 48.7% of the 7,119 resolvable premises in Abbotsford. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 48.7%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 14.8%
  • Fibre to the Building: 19.8%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 16.6%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,610 across postcode 3067 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 1,130 property offences, 206 violent offences, 99 drug offences.
  • Wider Yarra LGA: 15,436 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Abbotsford?

Abbotsford (VIC 3067) had 9,088 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Yarra local government area.

What is the median rent in Abbotsford?

The median advertised rent in Abbotsford is $425/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Abbotsford?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Abbotsford covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Abbotsford Primary School (0.6 km), Sophia Mundi Steiner School (0.6 km), Collingwood College (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Abbotsford?

Abbotsford is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (48.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Abbotsford?

Across postcode 3067, 1,610 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,130), violent (206), drug offences (99). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Abbotsford?

In Abbotsford, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (2.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Abbotsford?

99 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Abbotsford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 bus stops, 4 metro stops, 2 tram stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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